Shackle Plates There are five uniquely different designs in the Shackle Plates Dynasty. Each one allows you the freedom of choice as you design the rigging requirements of your scenery, as well as meeting the changing needs of every production. Quick and easy to use. Choose th e best suited Shackle Plate for your project and simply attach it by bolting to the lowest point of the scenery directly in line with the Keeper Plate that you have bolted to the top of the scenery. The cable line used to suspend the scenery is attached to the Shackle Plate and then run though the Keeper Plate's eye opening and finally onto the suspending point. Now you're ready to go. Shackle Plate 1/2 Hole Part # 201 Made from heavy-gauge steel and pre-drilled for assembly with two 1/4 bolts and two #8 or #10 fl at head screws. Will accept shackles or jaw type turnbuckles with a 1/2 through-bolt and mounts easily to the bottom-rail of any flat or for use as a floor or ceiling plate. IT'S RATED! 90 Shackle Plate Part # 202 Made from heavy-gauge steel and pre-drilled for assembly with two 1/4 bolts. Mounts easily to the side-stiles of any wood or metal flat. IT'S RATED! Page 1
90 Shackle Plate Stubby Part # 203 Made from heavy-gauge steel and pre-drilled for assembly with two 1/4 bolts. This smaller version of the 90-degree Shackle Plate will mount easily and more discreetly into the side-stiles of any wood or metal flat. IT'S RATED! 1/2 Hole Shackle Plate Stubby Part # 206 Made from heavy-gauge steel and pre-drilled for assembly with two 1/4 bolts. Smaller version of the 1/2 Shackle Plate that will mount easily and more discreetly into the bottom-rail of any wood or metal fl at, and can also be used as a fl oor or ceiling plate. IT'S RATED! Keeper Plate Stubby Part # 205 Made from heavy-gauge steel and pre-drilled for assembly with two 1/4 bolts. Attach the Keeper Plate Stubby at the top of the scenery directly in line with the Shackle Plate that you have bolted to the lowest point of the piece. The cable line used to suspend the scenery is attached to the Shackle Plate and then run though the Keeper Plate s eye opening and finally onto the suspending point Page 2
Keeper Plate Part # 2040 Made from heavy-gauge steel and pre-drilled for assembly with two 1/4 bolts and two #8 or #10 fl at head screws. suspending point. Attach the Keeper Plate at the top of the scenery directly in line with the Shackle Plate that you have bolted to the lowest point of the piece. The cable line used to suspend the scenery is attached to the Shackle Plate and then run though the Keeper Plate s eye opening and finally onto the Welding Bolt Plate Part # 3050 Photo Examples of Shackle Plates in use! (Click Here) Made from 1/8 heavy-gauge steel. Use this trouble-free plate to attach one piece of scenery to another. Weld the square end onto your steel scenery making sure that the rounded end with the hole is exposed. Now your other scenery can be bolted directly to the plate. Threaded Square Plate Part # 30100 Made from 1/4 heavy-gauge steel. Pre-drilled and tapped for a 3/8-16 bolt with four counter-sunk holes for #8 or #10 fl at head screws Page 3
Shackles We offer drop forged, quenched and tempered screw pin anchor shackles as our standard but we will provide safety as well as other types of shackles on request. load limits are stamped into each shackle. We recommend the use of shackles in overhead lifting because they are rated for this with a built in 5:1 safety factor. We ordinarily sell Crosby shackles. Nominal Size Load Limit (t)* Quicklinks Stock No. Dimensions Tolerance Each +/ G-209 S-209 A B C D E F G H L M P C A 3/16 1/3 1018357.06.38.25.88.19.60.56.98 1.47.16 1.12.19.06.06 1/4 1/2 1018375 1018384.10.47.31 1.13.25.78.61 1.28 1.84.19 1.38.25.06.06 5/16 3/4 1018393 1018400.19.53.38 1.22.31.84.75 1.47 2.09.22 1.66.31.06.06 3/8 1 1018419 1018428.31.66.44 1.44.38 1.03.91 1.78 2.49.25 2.03.38.13.06 7/16 1-1/2 1018437 1018446.38.75.50 1.69.44 1.16 1.06 2.03 2.91.31 2.38.44.13.06 1/2 2 1018455 1018464.72.81.63 1.88.50 1.31 1.19 2.31 3.28.38 2.69.50.13.06 5/8 3-1/4 1018473 1018482 1.37 1.06.75 2.38.63 1.69 1.50 2.94 4.19.44 3.34.69.13.06 3/4 4-3/4 1018491 1018507 2.35 1.25.88 2.81.75 2.00 1.81 3.50 4.97.50 3.97.81.25.06 Quick links are not recommended for overhead lifting by the manufacturer, but are often used because of their convenience. Please keep in mind the working load limits when using quick links. If in doubt, use a shackle. We can supply batch tested as well as the Original Malion Rapide individually tested quick links. Mallion Rapide quick links are manufactured by Péguet and Cie which was founded in 1941 as a family-owned company and now has a presence in more than 50 countries world-wide. The big strength of the Maillon Rapide (Quick Link) lies in its effectiveness. Despite their small size, they have a matchless strength, further checked by traction tests during the whole manufacturing process. Safety margin is 5 times the guaranteed working load limit (WLL). Size Load Limit metric imperial lbs Kg 4mm 1/8" 220 100 5mm 3/16" 660 300 6mm 1/4" 880 400 Page 4
8mm 5/16" 1760 800 9mm 3/8" 2200 1000 10mm 7/16" 2600 1200 12mm 1/2" 3300 1500 Turnbuckles Turnbuckles are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles. The most commonly used in the theatre are shown below, but we do carry larger sizes and other styles. Available in eye to eye, jaw to jaw, or hook to hook. These are all drop forged galvanized items. Both Crosby and offshore products are available. Eye & Eye Thread Diameter x Take up Stock No. Galv. Load Limit Each A J K Open Closed M Open Dimensions N Closed R S X Closed 1/4 x 4 1031252 500.26.25 11.80 7.80 12.25 8.25.78.34 1.75 4.00 5/16 x 4 1/2 1031270 800.45.31 13.56 9.06 14.12 9.62.94.44 2.09 4.50 3/8 x 6 1031298 1200.76.38 17.47 11.47 18.16 12.16 1.12.53 2.52 6.00 1/2 x 6 1031314 2200 1.54.50 20.08 13.08 20.96 13.96 1.44.72 3.23 6.00 1/2 x 12 1031350 2200 2.14.50 32.08 19.08 32.96 19.96 1.44.72 3.23 12.00 BB Page 5
Jaw & Jaw Thread Dia. x Take up HG-227 Stock No. Load Limit Each A B E Closed G J K Open Closed Dimensions M Open N Closed R S X Closed 1/4 x 4 1031877 500.30.25.45 1.58.62 11.35 7.35 12.07 8.07.78.34 1.75 4.00 5/16 x 4 1/2 1031895 800.50.31.50 1.98.87 13.71 8.71 14.01 9.51.94.44 2.09 4.50 3/8 x 6 1031911 1200.80.38.54 2.12.87 16.81 10.81 17.77 11.77 1.12.53 2.52 6.00 1/2 x 6 1031939 2200 1.51.50.65 2.75 1.06 19.29 12.29 20.48 13.48 1.44.72 3.23 6.00 1/2 x 9 1031957 2200 1.71.50.65 2.75 1.06 25.29 15.29 26.48 16.48 1.44.72 3.23 9.00 1/2 x 12 1031957 2200 2.08.50.65 2.75 1.06 31.29 31.29 32.48 19.48 1.44.72 3.23 12.0 Stage Hardware D Rings & Hanging Irons These items are manufactured as a tie off or attachment point for rigging hardware. Shown below are D Ring (most economical), top hanger, bottom hanger and ceiling plate. BB D Ring with Plate 1-1/8 w x 4 ¾ h Plate 2 w x 1-5/8 h Ring Top Hanging Iron 9 x 1-1/8 wide 2 wide ring Bottom Iron 6-7/8 overall x 1 wide Page 6
Ceiling Plate Hinges We offer loose pin, tight pin and sure hinges for your scenic and or construction projects 1 1/2" Loose Pin 2" Loose Pin 1 1/2" Tight Pin 2" Tight Pin 1 1/2" Sure Hinge Eye Bolts G-277 Shoulder Nut Eye Bolts Shoulder Eye bolts should be utilized whenever there are angular lifts involved Page 7
Shank Diameter & Length G-277 Stock No. Galv. G-275 Screw Eye Bolts Load Limit Per 100 Dimensions A B C D E F G H J 1/4 x 2 1045014 650 6.60.25.50.88.19 1.50 2.00 2.94.50.47 1/4 x 4 1045032 650 9.10.25.50.88.19 2.50 4.00 4.94.50.47 5/16 x 2-1/4 1045050 1200 12.50.31.62 1.12.25 1.50 2.25 3.50.69.56 5/16 x 4-1/4 1045078 1200 18.80.31.62 1.12.25 2.50 4.25 5.50.69.56 3/8 x 2-1/2 1045096 1550 21.40.38.75 1.38.31 1.50 2.50 3.97.78.66 3/8 x 4-1/2 1045112 1550 25.30.38.75 1.38.31 2.50 4.50 5.97.78.66 1/2 x 3-1/4 1045130 2600 42.60.50 1.00 1.75.38 1.50 3.25 5.12 1.00.91 1/2 x 6 1045158 2600 56.80.50 1.00 1.75.38 3.00 6.00 7.88 1.00.91 Lag Eyes for a secure mounting into substantial wood framing are a great tool for the rigging kit. Shank Diameter & Length G-275 Stock No. Galv. Per 100 Dimensions A B C D E F G H J 1/4 x 2 1046111 4.30.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 2.94.50.88.19.47 5/16 x 2-1/4 1046139 9.90.31 1.69 2.25 2.94 3.50.63 1.13.25.56 3/8 x 2-1/2 1046157 18.88.38 1.88 2.50 3.28 3.97.75 1.38.31.66 1/2 x 3-1/4 1046175 37.50.50 2.44 3.25 4.25 5.12 1.00 1.75.38.91 5/8 x 4 1046193 85.50.63 3.00 4.00 5.31 6.44 1.25 2.25.50 1.12 Page 8
Shoulder Type Machinery Eye Bolts S-279 UNC Size S-279 Stock No. Load Limit per 100 A** Thread Dimensions B C D E F G H 1/4 x 1 9900182 650 5.00 1/4-20 1.02 1.13.75 2.29.19.53.70 5/16 x 1-1/8 9900191 1200 9.00 5/16-18 1.15 1.38.88 2.74.25.59.90 3/8 x 1-1/4 9900208 1550 15.00 3/8-16 1.27 1.62 1.00 3.07.31.69 1.00 1/2 x 1-1/2 9900217 2600 28.00 1/2-13 1.53 1.95 1.19 3.70.38.91 1.20 M-279 Metric Size M-279 Stock No. Load Limit (kg) Each (kg) Dimensions (mm) B C D E F G H A** Thread M6 x 1.0 1045753 200.03 M6 x 1.0 13.0 28.7 19.1 49 4.9 13.5 21.7 M8 x 1.0 1045789 400.05 M8 x 1.25 13.0 35.1 22.4 56 6.4 15.0 25.5 M10 x 1.5 1045833 640.07 M10 x 1.5 17.0 41.1 25.4 64 7.9 17.5 26.5 M12 x 1.75 1045869 1000.11 M12 x 1.75 20.5 49.5 30.2 78 9.7 23.1 32.8 Chain There is a wide variety of sizes and styles of chain on the market. Great care should go into the selection of the appropriate chain for your application. We stock the most useful types for the entertainment industry. Page 9
Jack Chain Is a twisted non-welded loop style of chain useful for very light duty suspension not requiring high strength. Often used in the support of curtain track or drapes from carriers. Double Loop Size Max Dia Inside length WLL (lbs) #8.16 1.09 60 #10.14.93 43 #12.11.75 29 #14.08.63 16 #16.06.5 10 Is a weldless knotted style of low carbon steel chain. While it has higher working load limits, its uses are again for very light duty suspension Grade 30 Size Dia Inside Length WLL (lbs) 5.06.92 55 4.07 1 70 3.08 1.1 90 2.09 1.33 115 1.11 1.54 155 2/0.14 2.17 255 3/0.15 2.17 305 4/0.16 2.19 365 8/0.23 2.9 705 Is a good general purpose chain. It is proof tested to twice its working load limit with a minimum ultimate load of 4 times its working load limit. While not recommended for overhead lifting by the various manufactures it is commonly used in the theatre for the suspension of scenery and pipes due to the ease of attachment of fittings. JR Clancy has come out with the following recommendation from their Chain supplier. "When used within the appropriate work load limits proof coil chain may be used in hanging towing and pulling applications Page 10
Grade 80 This is the only grade of chain recommended by the manufactures for overhead lifting. Unfortunately it is very expensive and the attachment of fittings is very particular. Recommended for overhead lifting applications. Chain Size Spec. 8 Drum Stock No. Feet Per Drum Material Size Load Limit * Maximum Inside Length Minimum Inside Width Maximum Length 100 Links Per 100 Ft. 9/32 (1/4) 273527 500.276 3500.90.34 90 72 5/16 273536 500.343 4500 1.00.48 100 114 3/8 273545 500.394 7100 1.25.49 125 148 CM Special Theatrical Alloy Chain (STAC) Special theatrical alloy chain for rigging applications where bridle adjustability is required Adjustable to approximate 4" (100mm), will accept up to a 3/4 inch shackle. For adjustment in bridles, also useful for hanging safety steels. High strength chain with a working load limit of 12,000lbs, 5900 Kg. Made from heat treated alloy steel - fire proof and abrasion resistant. Tested and certified, complete with chain tag. 4:1 design factor meets N.A.C.M./GR80 standards for strength Each link proof tested to assure weld and material integrity Chain embossed with STAC and CM for easy identification as CM alloy.5750 lbs. per link 1.84 lbs. per foot Tagged with size, grade, reach and working load limit for positive easy identification Page 11
SECOA Theatrical Chain (STC ) SECOA Theatrical Chain (STC ) is an economical chain designed for overhead lifting applications for the theatrical market. FEATURES: Rugged, versatile, high strength with low weight. The ultimate tensile strength is two and a half times the strength of a standard 1 4" proof coil chain. Same link size as standard 1 4" grade 30 Proof Coil Chain. Easily works with existing 1 4" chain hardware. SECOA Theatrical Chain (STC ) is made from alloy steel for superior performance and strength. load limit of 3,250 pounds. Complies with OSHA 1910.184(e)(5) Sling use. Lot traceable. Every tenth link has a coded date stamp for quality assurance. Proof Tested. Every link is proof tested to twice the working load limit. Each link is embossed with STC for identification. Yellow iridescent chromate finish for easy identification. BENEFITS: Safe, reliable and economical. High working load limit for safety. Easily identifiable in the field. Lot traceable. Proof Tested. Retrofits easily into existing systems for added safety Page 12